The Carolyn W. and Charles T. Beaird Family Foundation aims to enhance the Shreveport and Bossier City region of Louisiana by supporting nonprofit organizations that increase opportunity, freedom, self-betterment, and a climate for change. Established by Carolyn and Charles with their family and an Executive Director, it primarily funds local, innovative, and sometimes unpopular projects, focusing on education, housing, healthcare, social services, the arts, and community development.
The Beaird Family Foundation Grant primarily supports nonprofit organizations within the Shreveport-Bossier City area of North Louisiana, reflecting the Foundation's commitment to improving this region. The grant program focuses on a wide range of interests including education, housing, health care, social services, the arts, and community development. Special emphasis is placed on small, local, and innovative programs, particularly those that offer potential for replication within the Foundation's geographic focus. The Foundation encourages applications from organizations directly impacting the Shreveport and Bossier City region but may also consider initiatives from other areas if they present a compelling model for local adoption.